Clinical Nurse Specialist

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liaison Psychiatry Team in Southampton.The Southampton Liaison Psychiatry Team has recently aligned to the national Core 24 model, the service is now developing to meet the Hampshire and IOW mental health transformation priorities. Liaison psychiatry is an integral part of the 24/7 Urgent Care Model, and this is a great opportunity for a motivated individual with an interest working in an acute hospital environment to expand their knowledge in both physical health care and crisis intervention, within the urgent care model.We are looking for applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic, and mental health professionals who are committed in promoting patient focused care and treatment for adults within the acute hospital. The successful candidates will have excellent leadership skills and work across the acute general hospital to provide mental health assessments and brief interventions to patients in the Emergency Departments and in-patient wards, as well as support, advice, and training to acute hospital colleagues.The successful candidate will a receive a robust induction and regular supervision and reflective practice. The post holder will be required to work a flexible shift pattern over 24/7.Main duties of the jobLiaison Psychiatry is the sub specialty of Psychiatry involving assessment and management of mental health needs related to physical problems. Clinical presentations span a wide spectrum from organic psychosis, severe depression or somatoform disorder to adjustment reactions, delirium, dementia and abnormal health behaviour.This service aims to provide acute hospital staff with specialist advice on the management of psychological problems. The team prioritises on risk, location and complexity of referrals and coordinates resources appropriately. Autonomous working, diagnostic skills, formulation, and comprehensive risk assessment are important to make a safe management and discharge plan.The primary function of this role is to provide clinical leadership to the day-to-day operation of the team (Across all services within Liaison Psychiatry). However, it may be appropriate for the post holder to carry a small caseload of service users, for example in the delivery of a specialist intervention. This arrangement would be subject to regular review and would cease if the carrying of a small caseload became an obstacle to delivery of the primary function.To champion a culture, across the service and within UHSFT, based on principles of recovery, choice and personalised care, providing a role model to the rest of the team.About usSouthern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.As a Trust, our footprint spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities.- We function as a unified team, placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.- Our 7,000+ workforce is skilled and diverse, with a deep commitment to ongoing staff development. We offer customised training, leadership pathways, and a plethora of career opportunities.- We respect and listen to your thoughts, ideas, and concerns via well-established network of staff groups to increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.Building on all this, we are currently working closely with other local NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our new organisation is set to launch in April 2024 and will incorporate Southern Health, Solent, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership Trusts.While the new Trust will be substantially bigger, it will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, streamlining services and making healthcare across the county more accessible.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Appropriate relevant professional qualification eg Mental Health Nurse SW OT with appropriate registration. Evidence of other development and/or training which indicates a commitment to continuous development and preparation for management
Employer detailsEmployer nameSouthern Health NHS Foundation TrustAddressPrincess Anne Hospital Coxford Road Southampton Hampshire SO16 5YAAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 348-SOU-#####
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